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Saucy Garlic Salmon Bowls

These Saucy Garlic Salmon Bowls feature tender salmon coated in a sticky garlic glaze made with hoisin, soy sauce, butter, and brown sugar. Served with spicy chili crisp cabbage and rice, they're an easy high-protein dinner packed with sweet, savory, and bold restaurant-style flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 582kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the salmon marinade

  • 2, 6 oz pieces of skinless salmon, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

For the sweet garlic sauce

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

For the sautéed cabbage

  • ½ small green cabbage, cut into large chunks
  • 1 tbsp chili onion crunch or chili crisp
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 –2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add the cubed salmon along with all of the salmon marinade ingredients. Mix well to coat evenly and set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a large scoop of chili onion crunch and spread it evenly across the bottom of the pan. Add the chopped cabbage in an even layer and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to get a nice char on the bottom.
  • Give the cabbage a good mix, then add the soy sauce. Sauté for a few more minutes until the cabbage is tender and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat another large pan over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and brown sugar. Lower the heat to medium-low and sauté for about a minute, until the sugar has melted and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Mix well to combine, then add the cubed salmon. Cook for about 4 minutes, then gently flip to another side. Continue cooking, flipping every few minutes, until the salmon is fully cooked through and starting to crisp and caramelize in the glaze (about 10-12 minutes total).
  • Serve immediately with rice and the sautéed cabbage. Top the cabbage with extra chili onion crunch, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 7g